Dodgers, Padres discussing Maddux deal

The Dodgers are believed to be actively engaged in talks with the San Diego Padres about a potential trade that would bring veteran right-hander and certain future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux back to Los Angeles, although it isn't clear how far those talks have progressed. There had been widespread speculation of such a possible move over the past several days, since news first surfaced that Maddux had cleared waivers following the July 31 trading deadline and thus became eligible to be traded through Aug. 31. But it isn't believed that the clubs began earnestly discussing such a deal until sometime during the past 24 hours.
Maddux, 42, is in his 23rd major-league season and has won 353 games in his career. The Dodgers acquired him from the Chicago Cubs at the trading deadline in 2006, and he went 6-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 12 starts the rest of the way, helping the Dodgers capture the National League wild card.
Maddux became a free agent after that season and signed a one-year, $10 million contract with San Diego for 2007. He signed another one-year, $10 million contract with the Padres last winter.
Maddux has struggled this season, going 6-9 despite a 3.99 ERA. After beating Colorado on May 10, he didn't win again until July 28, ending a span of 14 consecutive winless starts in which he was 0-5 with a 4.54 ERA.